Top 7 Shows of the week
SPECIAL
Desert One, Sunday, Sky History Using new archival sources and unprecedented access to key players, Oscar-winning documentarian Barbara Kopple ( Harlan County, USA) reveals the true story behind one of the most daring rescues in US history: a secret mission to free hostages in Iran.
The Meaning of Life, Sunday, RTÉ One This week, Joe Du y meets developer and entrepreneur Harry Crosbie to talk about how a life lled with highs and lows has shaped his philosophy and values. In a deeply personal interview, the developer re ects on his childhood, his relationship with his father, and a colourful career in business.
NEW SERIES
Lodging with Lucy, Monday, Virgin Media One
The new six-part series kicks o this week and it will re ect the current normal. The host has repaired to a guest house where she will be joined by famous guests for a meal or an overnight stay. Legendary footie star Paul McGrath is rst to call.
NEW SERIES
Rankin’s 2020, Tuesday, Sky Arts Acclaimed photographer Rankin is inviting everyone with a smartphone or camera to join him in a photography project to document 2020; a year like no other. Each week, Rankin will be joined by di erent celebrities to select the best photographs from the 10,000 plus snaps that have been submitted.
New series
Blast From The Past, Monday, RTÉ 2 This fun-filled series explores moments in history that will have real appeal for young audiences. Each episode features an ordinary teenager, Emily, and her search for a different item which has gone missing from a particular period in Irish history.
New series
Mountain Vets, Friday, BBC Two Series two of the popular series returns to the spectacular Kingdom of Mourne to follow the vets who are the lifeblood of this unique country community. In the town of Downpatrick, Cahir is racing to an urgent call-out from a local pedigree sheep breeder, whose prize ewe is having difficulty in labour.
New series
Brave New World, Friday, Sky One Based on Aldous Huxley’s novel, this major new drama series takes place in a seemingly perfect future society where family, money, monogamy and privacy have been abolished in the name of order and harmony. Alden Ehrenreich, Harry Lloyd, Jessica Brown Findlay and Demi Moore co-star.